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Something’s Fishy on Dinner Tables and Americans Are Loving It

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BY A.J. FLICK

With an expected boom in seafood sales, thanks to healthier food demands and pandemic trends, there’s no doubt that fish is what’s for dinner in many homes.

A recent report puts the North American frozen seafood market at $13.6 billion in 2020 and it’s only going upward through 2026. A number of seafood products such as shrimp, salmon, tuna and Cont. on page 14 PHOTO CREDIT VILLEROY & BOCH

Cosa Nova’s Brisa Collection Evokes Summer Bliss

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editor This month’s Kitchenware News & Housewares Review takes a look at the trend toward consuming more seafood along with the responsibility of sustainable harvesting. I know I’m guilty, like many, of not eating enough seafood. I know it’s better for me than meat – especially red meat, though I’ve cut down greatly from the steaks and burgers I love.

Nothing beats fresh seafood, right? I grew up in a camping/ fishing/hunting family and had many dinners of fresh fish that my dad and brother caught. My mom wasn’t into fishing, but my sister and I sometimes joined the guys – as long as we didn’t have to put the worm on the hook or clean the fish! It became a family joke that I would always catch the first fish, and the prettiest fish – just not the kind of fish you could eat. I grew up in the Philippines and one year, we went out in a banca boat (like an outrigger canoe) into the South China Sea. Sure enough, I caught the first fish. And a bunch of other fishes. They were all incredibly colorful. And equally inedible. My dad took pictures of them before we returned them to the sea.

Unfortunately, when my dad was getting into the banca boat after snorkeling, the fishing guides overcompensated for his weight and our boat capsized, sending all of us into the water and my dad’s camera to the bottom of the sea. The boat could not be righted and it was too far from the shore for us to swim, so the guides swam for help. My sister and I sat on the capsized boat, screaming, because sharks live in the sea, too, and we didn’t

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want to become their seafood. Nevermind my parents and brother were treading water next to us. Fortunately, the only victim that day was the camera.

Years later, my parents, siblings and I went fishing off the coast of California for tuna and barracuda. No, I didn’t catch the first fish, but I caught a bunch of barracuda. I’d never eaten barracuda or fresh tuna to that point and loved every bite – especially since we didn’t have to sacrifice worms or clean the fish.

Here in Tucson, we’re closer to the Gulf of California than the California coast. Many Arizonans drive down to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) in Sonora, Mexico, about four hours away from Tucson. Many times, I’ve gone down there with friends and we bought freshly caught seafood that my friends cooked at our rental house. One time, I was staying with friends at a resort and a bunch of people were grilling fish on the beach. They invited us over and we chatted over the grilled fish and cold beers. It reminded me of stories my dad told of growing up in Maryland and enjoying crab boils on the shores of Chesapeake Bay. These days, if you can’t live near the shore or visit, you can have the next-best thing, having it shipped to your door, fresh or frozen. As long as I don’t have to put the worm on the hook or clean the fish, I’m happy. KN

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Cosa Nova’s

Brisa Collection

BLISS ev o kes s u m m e r

Summer and sea. Long after the beach break has passed, Costa Nova’s organic-shaped Brisa collection, launched this summer, recalls languid days and nights by the shore.

The warm breeze that blows from the east and cascades along Portugal’s Algarve coast on the Iberian Peninsula and the fruity aromas and fresh flavors of Ria Formosa

lagoon inspired this collection.

The blended white and blue glazes and organic shapes honor the intricate landscape of lagoons, canals, salt works and sandy beaches stretching across deserted islands. This collection adds light to every gathering and turns any table into a memorable experience.

Costa Nova creates fine stoneware collections that combine quality and design with the best in ceramic craftsmanship. The brand produces innovative and sustainable stoneware, made from the best natural resources in Portugal, and is sold over five continents, in department stores, boutiques, hotels and restaurants. KN

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encouraging

community

meals

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. recently launched Our Table, a collection of modern kitchen and dinnerware designed to help every home cook share more great meals together. Available only at Bed Bath & Beyond, Our Table features a modern and durable assortment of cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, table linens, kitchen tools,

create a welcoming atmosphere for gatherings with family and friends.

“We are thrilled to announce the launch of Our Table at such a pivotal moment in time, as many of us are ready to welcome guests back into our homes after spending far too much time apart,” said Joe Hartsig, executive vice president and chief

kitchen linens and more.

Our Table has all the essentials needed to create a new or favorite dish, elevate any table setting and make cleaning the kitchen easier. The collection is derived from natural materials including wood and marble, with updated classics such as metal finishes.

Thoughtful updates, clean lines, and function-first essentials speak to contemporary food trends while performance materials such silicon and stainless steel are used for quality, heatresistant, stain-resistant and antimicrobial properties.

Our Table is affordable and competitively priced. Products range from $5 for silicone whisks, $30 for acacia wood cutting boards and $5 to $40 for table linens to $120 for the 10-piece stainless steel cookware set, allowing for hosts to

merchandising officer at Bed Bath & Beyond and president of Harmon Stores, Inc. “The Our Table collection is designed not only with functionality in mind, but also with the hope that it will inspire our customers to expand their circle and spend time with loved ones. Whether learning new recipes, passing down a family tradition, or simply gathering around the table to enjoy a meal, Our Table is a representation of the joy and love that food can bring to our communities and to our own kitchens at home.”

To celebrate this launch, Bed Bath & Beyond created its first virtual cooking series “From Our Table to Yours,” bringing communities across the country together around one table by way of three renowned hometown chefs hailing from Chicago, New York City and North Carolina. Joe Flamm, Vivian Howard and JJ Johnson

made some of their favorite dishes, exhibiting local flavors and aromas, alongside renowned Chef Joel Gamoran, of the virtual culinary institute Homemade.

“From Our Table to Yours” encourages people to cook along, find new flavors and share fresh ideas, because it isn’t just the people gathered in our homes, but the collective community that inspires a love of food and cooking.

Key products within the Our Table collection include: • 10-piece cookware sets: Available in forged aluminum, anodized and stainless steel, each set is designed for everyday use on all stovetops. All three options allow quick and even retention for consistent cooking results. All sets come with an 8-inch fry pan, 10-inch fry pan, 1.5quart saucepan with lid, 2-quart saucepan with lid, 3-quart sauté pan with lid and 6-quart Dutch oven with lid.

Cookware is equipped with inductioncompatible disks for heat retention and nonstickcoated cooking surfaces for effortless food release and quick cleanup.

Ceramic non-stick interior allows you to use less oil and butter while cooking while still allowing for easy clean-up. Covered cookware comes with a clear glass lid that allows you to visibly monitor cooking progress without letting heat and moisture escape. Measuring marks on saucepans and Dutch oven allow for easy addition or reduction of ingredients.

• Enameled cast iron and pre-seasoned cast irons: Built with durable cast iron construction for superior heat retention and even cooking, both are compatible with all stove types, including induction, and offer sturdy side handles for a secure grip even when filled to capacity. Signature attributes of each include: • Enameled cast iron: Vibrant, gradient enamel exterior finish is durable enough for everyday use and offers a seamless transition from stovetop/oven cooking to

dinner table presentation for serving. The smooth, cream-colored interior enamel is easy to clean and the matching cast iron lid with stainless steel knob prevents heat and moisture from escaping.

• Pre-seasoned cast iron: Pre-seasoned and ready to use, the natural nonstick abilities allow easy food release and will only improve with use.

• Bakeware: The timeless, professionalgrade bakeware collection is designed to never rust and constructed to endure rapid and even heat distribution. From classic sheet and cake pans to ceramic ramekins to rectangular bakers, the array of options help to make recipes feel baked with love.

The nonstick interior option makes food release and cleanup exceptionally easy.

• Dinnerware: The Landon Dinnerware Collection offers an appealing contemporary style for today’s modern table. The collection includes a 16-piece dinnerware set, serveware and accessories including salt and pepper shakers, a teapot, sugar and creamer bowl. Available in sea salt, pepper, toast and truffle colors.

• Everyday and select kitchen linens: Everything needed to keep your space clean while working in the kitchen.

• Our Table everyday kitchen linens: Boasts functional mess-wicking and super absorbent 100 percent cotton kitchen towels, dish cloths and potholders accompanied by cotton and neoprene blend oven mitts.

• Our Table select kitchen linens: Features cotton blended oversized kitchen towels that are plush and absorbent to do away with mess. Cotton chambray oven mitts with terry lining and silicone grip for ultimate comfort. The line is complete with cotton and chambray aprons to outfit the home chef.

• Table linens: Elevate any table setting for special gatherings or everyday use with stylish and contemporary table linens perfect to pair with Our Table’s line of dinnerware. The Textured collection includes tablecloths, placemats, and napkins in a cotton blend with a subtle texture or set a table with one a table runner, another great option to style a table.

• Kitchen tools and gadgets: Features the essentials needed behind the scenes to create wondrous meals together. No tool or gadget goes unaccounted for from stainless steel measuring cups, serving utensils, whisking sets and silicon spatulas to mixing bowls with measurement indicators and more. KN

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Global Electric Lunch Box Market Projected to Gain Speed As manufacturers focus on digital technologies to make electric lunch boxes smarter, the global market is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate of 4.3 percent between 2021 and 2031, according to a recent survey by Fact MR. Three out of five of the top lunch box brands are expected to introduce batteryoperated products by the end of 2022, according to the report.

The inclination for fresh, home-cooked meals – primarily among working people – will remain a chief growth driver of the market, the report showed.

After a period of consistent growth, Fact

MR saw demand for electric lunch boxes plummet, causing the price to drop by 4 percent in the second quarter of 2019.

Nevertheless, sales are expected to grow by 1.3 times between 2021 and 2031, enabling the market to reach a valuation of nearly $1.5 billion by the end of 2031.

Electric lunch boxes are electrically wired boxes that can be plugged with electricity to heat up meals. Sales of electric lunch boxes are rising as consumers show a higher inclination for electrical items to ease their daily chores.

Electronics sales are increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 5 percent

and the overall industry valuation is forecast to surpass $1 trillion by 2031. Expansion of the electronics sector is indicative of consumers’ rising inclination for electrical gadgets to simplify their lives. This will, in turn, present a conducive environment for the expansion of the electric lunch boxes market.

Ongoing technological advancements are improving kitchenware products, the report showed. Manufacturers are focusing on innovative ways to improve their product portfolio. For instance, Milton and Tedemei have introduced battery-operated electric lunch boxes, which is facilitating their sales growth.

The advent of digital technology has affected the food preferences of the general public, according to a Fact MR press release.

An increase in consumption of home-cooked meals will be a major factor in boosting demand for electric lunch boxes. Sales will continue rising, especially as consumers show a preference for healthier home-cooked meals.

The report also showed that the demand for stainless steel electric lunch boxes will accelerate at a maximum pace.

Easy access to innovative products will drive the market, but lack of awareness about product availability in some countries will restrain growth, according to the report. KN

Environmental Group’s Report Shows Economic, Eco Benefits to Reusable Products A new reuse economy is emerging to replace single-use products in foodservice, according to a recent report, “Reuse Wins,” from Upstream, an environmental nonprofit group.

According to the report, 840 million singleuse products could be replaced in the reuse economy. Key findings in the report compare the environmental impact of disposables versus reusables and project potential cost savings to businesses and communities that transition to a reuse economy.

The biggest problem, unsurprisingly, is today’s “one-way, throwaway” economy, according to the report. Nearly 1 trillion pieces of disposable foodware and packaging are used by restaurants and foodservice businesses, 21 percent for onsite dining and 79 percent for takeout and

delivery.

Restaurants and foodservice businesses spend $24 billion each year on disposables.

Businesses and city governments spend $6 billion on disposable waste annually, according to the report.

Sadly, disposable foodservice packaging creates roughly 20 billion pieces of litter each year.

The solution, according to the report, is tomorrow’s new reuse economy. If 841 million disposable food packaging items weren’t created, that would save 7.5 million tons of material each year.

Foodservice businesses could save $5 billion if they didn’t use disposables for onsite dining. Businesses and city governments could save $5.1 billion on solid waste management costs associated with

disposable food packaging, the report states.

Reuse systems could prevent 17 billion pieces of litter. Reusable products such as cups, containers and cutlery with value, such as a deposit or charge if not returned, ensures the products would make their way back into the system, the report suggests.

Upstream’s report also projects that 193,000 foodservice jobs would be created in a reuse economy.

“The foodservice industry’s reliance on disposables wastes money and resources, while causing harm to communities,” Miriam Gordon, Upstream’s policy director and principal author of the report, said in a statement. “But the good news is there’s a new reuse economy emerging that's disrupting the current disposable paradigm

and replacing it with something better.”

Sego Jackson, the city of Seattle’s strategic advisor for waste prevention and product stewardship, reviewed the report and agreed a reuse economy would benefit governments, businesses and residents.

“Reuse helps keep the disposables out of local waste streams and litter off the streets – saving businesses and residents money,” Jackson said in a statement. “From a local government perspective, reusable food service reduces hard-to-recycle products at the source, helping cities reduce costs associated with waste management.”

Upstream is an environmental non-profit sparking innovative solutions to plastic pollution by helping people, businesses and communities shift from single-use to reuse. KN

Study: Nearly Half of Americans ‘Very Confident’ in the Kitchen Nearly half of Americans, 47 percent, reported that they are very confident in the kitchen, with less than a quarter, 20 percent, saying they have little to no confidence, according to a recent study from ButcherBox. The company’s annual Kitchen Confidence Report also found that Americans with children are 40 percent more confident in the kitchen, according to a press release. Practice, patience and time are the key contributors of confidence for half of Americans, 49 percent, while many noted that learning from and watching family members cook helped them gain confidence over time.

Three-quarters of respondents, 74 percent, believe their confidence is boosted in the kitchen because of how they source their food. When it comes to purchases, Americans feel the most confident with their produce selections, pantry staples and then meat and seafood items.

While the stove may be the appliance

that more than a third of Americans, 37 percent, feel the most comfortable with, a quarter of respondents, 26 percent, want to focus on improving their skills with newer appliances such as air fryers, instant cookers and smokers.

“Having spent more time at home over the last year, it comes as no surprise that folks are confident in their overall cooking and kitchen skills,” Mike Salguero, founder of ButcherBox, said in a statement. “Time always tends to be the barrier to preparing a meal or improving cooking skills, so the time people have gotten back in their day or week as a result of COVID is clearly impacting their kitchen confidence.”

According to the report, nearly two thirds of respondents, 63 percent, felt very confident in their kitchen skills for summer holidays, such as the Fourth of July or Labor Day. And while men are three times more likely than women to rate grills as

their most confident cooking appliance, it may be the women who are stepping up to flip the burgers. The report found that close to one-third of women, 30 percent, are keen to improve their grill skills.

Holidays and other special occasions have an impact on kitchen confidence, the study showed. More than half of respondents, 58 percent, noted that their confidence levels change at certain times of year. Nearly half of Americans, 47 percent, who noted a change in confidence level based on time of year noted that winter holidays, such as Christmas and Hanukkah, are where they feel little to no confidence in the kitchen.

Women want more inspiration while men are looking for more basic skill development, according to the study. When it comes to continuing to increase confidence in the kitchen, nearly a third of women, 30 percent, are simply looking for more inspiration for

what to cook, whereas more than a third of men, 35 percent, are looking for more guidance on basic kitchen skills, such as knife slicing and chopping.

The Northeast region of the U.S. has the most confident home chefs, the study showed. More than half of respondents, 54 percent, who feel confident in the kitchen reside in the Northeast. When it comes to the least confident region, roughly 1 in 10 Midwesterners lack confidence in the kitchen.

Men say they are more often adventurous in the kitchen. The study found that one-third of men, 35 percent, say they are adventurous in the kitchen more than once a week, whereas 20 percent of women are adventurous in the kitchen more than once a week. Experimenting with new recipes was how nearly threequarters of respondents, 69 percent, achieved adventure in the kitchen. KN

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Cookware Market Expected to Reach $20.15 Billion by 2028 The home cooking trend that rose during the pandemic will continue to boost the cookware market, which is predicted to reach $20.15 billion by 2028 with a compound annual growth rate of nearly 7 percent from 2021 to 2028, according to a new report.

While the trend began by necessity, the Grand View Research report expects consumers will continue testing new recipes at home, improving their cooking skills and buying new cookware.

Pots and pans accounted for the largest share of products in 2020, at nearly 63 percent, attributed to high demand for multipurpose and colorful pans.

Aluminum is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 7.4 percent. Though it

is second to copper as a heat conductor, aluminum is inexpensive and when strengthened by copper, magnesium or other metals, it’s responsive and light cookware.

By far, the residential application segment represents the largest share, at more than 77 percent, due to growing residential construction, rapid urbanization and an increase in nuclear families, according to the report.

Another factor in the market’s growth is consumers replacing old cookware.

According to the International Housewares Association, 90 percent of U.S. consumers will replace their cookware within a decade.

In addition, the pandemic inspired many people stuck at home to upgrade their

spaces. Cookware manufacturers have seized on the opportunity as consumers have spent more time in the kitchen learning exotic dishes by offering cooking tips and recipes, the report says.

As economies open and restrictions ease, commercial kitchen businesses, including restaurants, street foot outlets, fast-food chains and cafes, are reinvigorated and seeing new business as household construction expands.

The pandemic trend of offering online retail platforms is expected to continue and help the market.

Cookware includes pans, pots, wok turners, whisks, spoons and soup ladles used for cooking in household and commercial kitchens.

High-quality products are often expensive, making cookware luxurious.

However, a rise in disposable incomes and evolving consumer lifestyles are likely to drive the market over the forecast period, according to the report. Consumers in North America are likely to invest in highend cookware that complements their kitchen décor, according to the report.

By product, the spoon segment is expected to expand at the fastest from 2021 to 2028. In line with major socioeconomic trends affecting the hospitality and leisure industries, the design and marketing of spoons have undergone tremendous shifts with novelty offerings.

For instance, porcelain spoons have been gaining traction. KN

Furniture, Home Goods Soared in 2020, Spurred by Pandemic ‘At-Home’ Lifestyle 2020 was a banner year for the furniture and home goods market, with millions of consumers quarantined in their homes for work and school. The pandemic “at-home” lifestyle highlighted the importance of investing in home decor, with nearly 60 percent of Americans redecorating their homes with products that made them comfortable and functional, according to a new nationwide survey by mobile resale marketer OfferUp. Furniture that put the focus on relaxing, such as beds, sofas, rugs, lamps and pillows, were most popular, according to the survey.

However, much of that boon was on the resale market, with a $27 billion shift from retail to resale, according to the company.

Resale marketplaces were the fastestgrowing retail channel for home products such as desks, exercise equipment and electronics, the survey showed. More than a third of Americans bought home products in 2020 on resale apps, saving $400 on average compared to traditional retail costs, OfferUp said.

As retail stores were forced to close during the pandemic and in-store supplies ran low, Americans turned to online resale marketplaces, the company said.

Furniture and home goods recommerce grew by 17 percent in 2020 and is expected to become a $23.6 million market by 2025, the company said in a press release. Twothirds of American homes have home

goods and furniture bought through resale, the company estimated.

The pandemic also forced more than 10 percent of Americans to move, the company said, with 40 percent of them choosing more spacious homes and bringing the necessity to buy more furniture.

The two rooms most closely associated with relaxing were the most redecorated – the bedroom, 36 percent, and living room, 35 percent, the survey showed.

The home market’s fastest-growing category was homewares, which increased by 10 percent, or 2.8 times the average annual growth rate for the past five years.

Kitchenware did exceptionally well as more

people cooked at home and experimented with baking.

Spending on home decor increased by $27.2 billion compared to 2019, which is the equivalent of everyone in the U.S. spending $82 more on home products, according to the survey.

One-third of Americans said they used or plan to use stimulus check money to finance home redecoration, with a quarter of Americans saying they planned to use money from their 2021 tax return to redecorate.

From July to October, desks were the second-most-searched item on OfferUp’s resale marketplace. As gyms shut down, the demand rose for exercise equipment. KN

$60M U.S. Refrigeration Site Opens Doors in Its New Kentucky Home GE Appliances, a Haier company, has opened its newest production line making four-door refrigerator models – the fastest-growing segment in high-end refrigeration – at its Louisville, Kentucky-based headquarters and largest U.S. manufacturing site. More than 245 new manufacturing jobs have been added to support the new production line.

“Since 2016, GE Appliances has invested $1 billion in new products, technology and its U.S. operations, and created more than 2,000 new jobs, with close to 1,000 new jobs in Louisville,” Kevin Nolan, president and chief executive officer for GE Appliances, said in a statement. “We are committed to growing our manufacturing footprint in the United States to serve customers faster and better. This investment demonstrates our commitment to becoming the leading appliance manufacturer in the

U.S. We are thrilled to produce these highend refrigerators in the United States.”

The $60 million investment, which increases manufacturing capacity, enhances the company’s ability to meet consumer demand and positions GEA for long-term growth, according to a press release.

“GE Appliances has a long history as an innovator and jobs-creator here in Louisville, and with today’s announcement is showing a renewed commitment to our commonwealth, our people and our growing manufacturing industry,” said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. “With more than 245 new jobs for Kentuckians, we are furthering our positive momentum and growth as we continue to build an economy that works for every Kentucky family.”

Despite the pandemic, the GEA refrigeration team successfully navigated

many challenges as they worked to design and install the new line.

“The completion of this investment shines a light on the dedication of our workforce,” stated Bill Good, vice president of manufacturing for GE Appliances. “The plant expansion was completed during COVID, while suppliers and vendors were unable to travel to the plant and product demand was at record levels. Our teams worked tirelessly to ensure progress without disrupting production.”

The four-door refrigerator consists of a traditional fresh food area, freezer and convertible section that can be used as either a freezer or refrigerator. The plant will also add new quad-door and counterdepth models to its line-up in the future.

The investment also marks another milestone in GEA’s ongoing commitment

to creating more sustainable products and manufacturing processes. These new refrigerators use R600a, a low global warming potential refrigerant. These models are environmentally friendly refrigerators that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2008, GEA was the first appliance manufacturer to apply for and receive approval from the Environmental Protection Agency to begin using HFCfree refrigeration gases.

In 2011, GEA launched the use of an HFC-free foam insulation in its refrigerators and freezers in 2011 and one year later, introduced the first-ever HFCfree refrigerator in the U.S. GEA’s operations in Kentucky generate an annual economic impact of $11 billion and led to 15,000 additional jobs in the state. KN

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Dahlgren Duck, Ski and Sea Join Forces Dahlgren Duck and Ski and Sea International recently announced a partnership to provide a broader range of hospitality operating supplies services in the travel and resort industry as well as complete furniture and design services programs.

Dahlgren is a leader in global luxury hospitality goods and services. Ski and Sea International supplies housewares for the world’s finest travel destinations, equipping

vacation rentals, destination clubs, corporate housing, fractionals and private homes.

The companies will offer an expanded portfolio of products including housewares, tabletop items, china, crystal, flatware, linens, accessories, furniture and lighting.

Bespoke services will be available for all categories.

Integration of both companies is expected to be completed by the end of

the year, according to a press release.

Dahlgren Duck supplies china, crystal, flatware, linens, housewares, furniture and electronics from more than 300 manufacturers. The company has provided custom dinner services and personalized accessories for private yachts, aircraft, residences and palaces worldwide.

Dahlgren Duck also supplies top destination clubs, private residence clubs

and 5-star hotels and resorts with complete turnkey packages.

Ski and Sea International’s product lines include tabletop items, kitchen appliances, cooking accessories, cleaning utensils, bedroom amenities and bath accessories expected to be found in a well-appointed kitchen, bedroom and bath.

For more information, visit www.dahlgren duck.com or www.skiandsea.com. KN

Lenox Acquires Oneida’s Entire Tabletop Product Line Lenox Corp. recently announced it acquired Oneida Consumer LLD in a deal that includes all Oneida branded tabletop products including flatware, dinnerware and cutlery. Terms were not disclosed.

In January, Lenox announced it had acquired Hampton Forge, bringing the company’s namesake brand along with Hampton Forge Signature, Tomodachi by Hampton Forge,

Skandia and Agent Orfèvres.

“All of these great brands have served as industry leaders in their respective categories, reaching a broad consumer base,” said Lenox CEO Bob Burbank in a press release. “As one family, our products are sold to thousands of retailers including specialty and department stores, mass merchants, warehouse clubs and grocery stores across

the U.S., Canada and international markets.

Oneida CEO Mark Eichhorn said the deal will benefit consumers as well as the companies.

Lenox, based in Bristol, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1889 and markets its products under the Lenox, Hampton Forge and Reed & Barton brands. In addition to its core brands, Lenox creates and distributes the

Kate Spade New York tabletop collection.

Oneida was founded in 1848 in upstate New York to support the community, with members making silverware. The company brought durable, affordable flatware to the market in the 1960s with its stainless steel flatware. Oneida is a leading global marketer of tabletop products for the consumer market. KN

Luxury Kitchen Amenities Sell Homes Faster at Higher Prices, Zillow Says As many homeowners became master home chefs during the pandemic, as homebuyers, they’re looking for updated kitchens and are willing to pay more for them, according to research by Zillow.

After a year of eating at home, and finding escapism in the form of freshly baked bread or desserts, homebuyers want the professional features and equipment to take their cooking to the next level.

Zillow found buyers are willing to pay a premium for luxury kitchen amenities.

From professional appliances to quartz countertops, six out of the top 10 features mentioned in listings that sold for more than expected in 2020 are kitchen-related.

Steam ovens were the hottest feature of

the year, associated with a 4.9 percent premium – more than any other home feature and style Zillow analyzed. The sale premium for steam ovens increased one percentage point from Zillow’s analysis the year before, and jumped up 24 spots on the list.

Other kitchen features associated with a price premium include “new appliances” (3.2 percent higher sale price) and “smart appliances” (3 percent). Listings mentioning “open shelving,” a trendy design feature made popular by home improvement TV shows, sold about six days faster than expected.

Driven by the pandemic trend of dining in and entertaining at home, listings

mentioning “pizza ovens” sell for 3.4 percent more than expected – jumping 41 spots from last year to become the feature with the fourth-highest price premium.

Beautiful and durable countertops continue to be a priority for homebuyers, with listings mentioning “quartz” selling for 3.2 percent more than expected. The non-porous quality of quartz makes it more resistant to bacteria, making it a great choice to keep the kitchen as germ-free as possible. Similarly, “butcher block” was tied to a 2.7 percent sale premium and listings mentioning Carrara marble sold five days quicker than expected.

Buyers are also increasingly interested in creating a spa vibe at home through

luxury bathroom amenities. Bathroom features that contributed a higher-thanexpected sale are “curbless,” as in showers with no barrier to step over (3.6 percent), and heated floors (3.2 percent). A freestanding bathtub came in just under the top 10 list of amenities, but still is associated with a 2.6 percent price premium.

There are many factors that contribute to a home’s sale speed and final sale price, and the current hot housing market shows no signs of slowing down. For this analysis, Zillow looked at more than 220 features or design elements that were mentioned in the listing descriptions of more than 1 million homes sold in 2020. KN

Drinkware Market Projected to Surpass $36 Million by 2027 Supported by the rising number of specialty coffee brands, leading to the increased use of cups and mugs, the global drinkware market is expected to reach nearly $36.5 million by 2027 with a compound annual growth rate of 5 percent, according to a recent report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Government expenditure on travel and tourism is also expected to drive the market, according to a press release.

The surge in demand for sports activities, due to increasing health awareness, will lead to an increase in bottle sales, the report showed. The bottle market from everyday

usage was over $4.2 million in 2020. Plastic bottles are driving the market due to their economic benefits, convenience to carry, lightness and ease of handling.

The report saw an increased demand for high-quality cups and mugs from multiple distribution channels such as supermarkets, independent stores, e-commerce and specialty stores.

A rise in the number of consumers shifting toward healthy lifestyles will also help fuel the growth of the global drinkware market. The increasing access to online distribution channels and rapid expansion

of supermarket chains should foster cup and mug sales, stimulating the overall industry growth. Specialty stores offer a deep assortment of products with a variety of designs and shapes, boosting cup and mug sales from customers inclined toward a specific type of design, material and style.

The drinkware market will be supported by the rising number of specialty coffee brands, leading to increased utilization of cups and mugs. Moreover, government expenditure on travel and tourism is attributed to the market growth. The shifting focus toward R&D to develop more efficient

products and new product launches to expand business in the potential application industries will also drive the market.

Companies are collaborating, merging or acquiring other competitors to increase their market shares, enhancing productivity and diversifying their product portfolio. For instance, in March 2020, Steelite International acquired William Edwards Limited, a company engaged in manufacturing fine bone china tableware collections. This strategic acquisition will enable the company to expand its existing product offerings and further strengthen its position in the global drinkware market. KN

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SOMETHING’S FISHY

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“Through a technology called LegitFish, satiated for longer,” she said. “Easy, go-to each package includes a QR code that a tasty snacks that marry convenience with Continued from page 1 consumer can scan and get all the details health, such as salmon jerky or seaweed tilapia are cryofrozen to prevent bacterial on their item, which is not the industry chips are great lean-protein options to growth, preserve taste and nutritional value standard as of now, and is one of the keep stashed in your desk or bag for when and enhance overall shelf-life, according reasons consumers trust ButcherBox’s hunger strikes.” to the report on www.researchand seafood items. We are working very hard Seafood companies are building on markets.com. to get this technology Frozen seafood is rich in micronutrients, incorporated for all of proteins and fatty acids. Consumers show our seafood a preference for frozen seafood over canned offerings.” and fresh seafood across the region, Writing in Flavor according to the report. & The Menu, Chef The report predicts increasing sales to Barton Seaver noted rising demand for convenience foods such that as global seafood as ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook demand is likely to products, coupled with growing health triple by 2050, wildconsciousness. Convenience foods appeal capture fisheries will to those with busy lifestyles who want the not be able to provide health benefits of seafood associated with enough seafood and eyes and heart health. farmed seafood will Seafood trends have reached the growing need to take up the demand for meal kits. Based on sales in slack. But he notes the first half of 2020, ButcherBox saw a that farmed seafood 32 percent increase in seafood sales, often carries a according to Kerin Norton, head of public negative, and in his PHOTO CREDIT BUTCHERBOX relations for ButcherBox. opinion, undeserved “Given the meat shortages that the reputation. country faced as a result of COVID, “Let’s aspire to know more about consumer trends by offering marketing consumers opted to expand their protein seafood and to serve more of it,” he wrote, campaigns to appeal to Americans to eat selections and incorporate more, or new, urging fellow chefs to lead the way and more fish. This summer, Chicken of the seafood items to their kitchens,” she said. show consumers that farmed seafood is Sea gave away $10,000 in grants to help “Because members have expressed interest not only sustainable, but tasty. “Let’s families plan reunions. in more seafood items, we are constantly envision it as an essential part of our story “After a year filled with social distancing, adding to our selection.” as we evolve as culinarians and stewards everyone is gearing up to reconnect with ButcherBox offers a variety of seafood of the environment and our communities family and friends, and picnic getincluding wild caught Alaskan sockeye here and abroad. So as we embark into togethers, filled with delicious food, will salmon, wild caught sea scallops and National Seafood Month (October), let’s be one of the most popular ways to reunite lobster, which are all top sellers. embrace the next great wave of culinary with loved ones when you’re “One of the other things that is really discovery just beneath the horizon, ready for those long-overdue interesting about seafood, is that swimming in a tide of delicious laughs,” the company said in a consumers are desperate for transparency opportunity.” press release. in how their products are sourced – that’s Seaver’s bio states that he is a “firm ButcherBox’s annual kitchen believer that human health confidence report says depends on the health of the Americans are emerging from ocean and that the best way the pandemic ever more eager to connect the two is at the to cook in the kitchen. Nearly dinner table.” half of Americans, 47 percent, Many experts say are “very confident” in the Americans don’t have enough kitchen, the company said in a seafood in their diet, which press release, with less than a promotes nutritional health. quarter, 20 percent, expressing But consumer awareness of little or no confidence. Those seafood’s health value is with children are 40 percent growing. more confident, the report “Seafood is trending, shows. because the protein push Practice, patience and time never goes away,” Barb Ruhs, were key drivers for half of those registered dietitian and polled, many reporting that president of www.warketrd learning from and watching family .com, told SeafoodSource, members helped them gain confidence. which gathers industry data.

“Having spent more time at home over “Atkins, Keto, and others are the last year, it comes as no surprise that similar diets under a new folks are confident in their overall cooking flashy name. Seafood is a and kitchen skills,” ButcherBox Founder protein with a lot of benefits Mike Salguero said in a statement. “Time and without a lot of the always tends to be the barrier to preparing negatives. Plus, because a meal or improving cooking skills, so the consumers are getting more time people have gotten back in their day educated on aquaculture, they or week as a result of COVID is clearly realize that it is sustainable.” impacting their kitchen confidence.”

Seafood isn’t just for That newfound confidence means many dinner, Linda Cornish, home cooks are figuring out how to president and founder of prepare and cook seafood, which means PHOTO CREDIT BUTCHERBOX Seafood Nutrition specialized tools are being added to many actually a trend across meat, too,” she Partnership, told SeafoodSource. kitchens. Retailers are keeping up with noted. “Our salmon and scallops products “Americans are seeking out healthy, demands for shrimp deveiners, skillets, fish are fully traceable back to the day and boat high-protein snacks because they tend to knives, oyster knives, seafood forks, crab they were caught on. be portable foods that will keep them mallets, fish turners, claw crackers, steamers

and cedar planks – a traditional method of presenting fish, particularly salmon.

Having sharp knives on hand is the most important tool, according to Eating With the Ecosystem, a nonprofit that promotes a place-based approach to sustaining New England’s wild seafood.

“There are many different types of knives and ultimately it comes down to what you are using the knife for and your personal preference to determine which knife is right for you.

The most important thing is that your knife is sharp. This will make cutting your fish much safer and much easier,” the company states on its website, which also has tips for home cooking seafood.

A fish spatula is highly recommended, too.

“Not only is it specifically designed for getting under and easily handling your delicate filet of fish, but it is also incredibly versatile. Its thin edge and flexible blade make it perfect for flipping a pancake, burger, or crab cake.

“The slots allow hot oil to drain right though and its thin edge also works well for cutting a fillet of fish in half, to serve when cooked. We also like that the blade is a bit longer than the typical spatula,

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which is helpful when dealing with delicate fillets that threaten to break apart,” the company said.

Eating With the Ecosystem also advises investing in fishbone tweezers (or needle nose pliers) to remove bones, fish scaler (it speeds up a messy process), silicone tongs (more gentle on fish than metal tongs), kitchen scissors (for preparing whole fish, crab or lobster), lobster picks and crackers (not the edible cracker, the kind that cracks shells open), large cutting board (plastic won’t absorb bacteria as wood does), oyster and clam knives (better for safety reasons than improvising with another kind of knife), inexpensive kitchen or bar towels (to wipe fish and fishy messes) and rubber gloves (not for safety reasons, but to keep that fishy smell off your hands). KN

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Beer Mug Market on Tap to Grow

The beer mug market is predicted to grow by $14.51 at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 3 percent from 2021 to 2025, according to a new report by research company Technavio.

This growth will be driven by the rising popularity of craft beer and the growing number of pubs, bars, hotels and home bars, the report says. In addition, access to online distribution channels and burgeoning online sales of drinkware products offer vast growth opportunities.

What makes glassware such a great vehicle for beer? The experts at Noble Hops say most people will say it’s for flavor, but it goes deeper than that.

Properly poured beer should have just the right amount of foam, called head, at the top.

More than aesthetics, the head is made of tiny bubbles constantly popping and releasing hop oils and byproducts of fermentation (spices, alcohol, fusels, etc.).

Also, the beer’s head releases some of the carbonation within the body of beer, reducing the carbonation consumed and that full feeling in the stomach. More scientifically, the head serves as a barrier between the liquid and atmosphere, preventing oxidation that makes beer stale.

There are numerous shapes of beer glasses and mugs, some specially created for certain brews. Just as with wines, some beers present themselves better with differently shaped glasses.

The most popular in U.S. bars and restaurants is the ubiquitous pint glass, either in 16 or 20 ounces.

If you’re expecting a lot of toasts – Prost! – you might want to go with the thicker classic mug, which also keeps the beer colder than other glasses if it’s frozen first.

Another common vessel is the Weizen glass – tall with thin sides that bow outward toward the top (not to be confused with the Pilsener glass, which is smaller with straight sides).

Weizen means “wheat” in German, so it’s intended to hold the wheat beers. KN

Personalized Gifts Market Expected to Grow by $7.37 Billion

As countries begin lifting restrictions placed during the pandemic, public gathering places such as clubs and party halls designed to host special occasions will be accessible, which will spur sales in the personalized gifts market, according to market researcher Technavio.

The industry is expected to grow by $7.37 billion over the next few years, according to the firm.

Consumers are seeking personalized gifts made of eco-friendly and recycled materials, especially in Europe, according to a press release. The gifting culture is growing across the globe, particularly in developing countries such as India.

Increases in production of personalized kitchenware and tableware gifts are expected to add to market growth, in addition to more frequent seasonal discounts to customers for online purchases of personalized decoration gifts, the company said. KN

NC Exec Acquires MirrorMate

Charlotte, North Carolina-based entrepreneur and financial services executive Kevin Button has acquired MirrorMate from founder Lisa Huntting. Button became CEO and owner of the 17-year-old consumer-based home décor brand in May and the announcement came in August.

Headquartered in Charlotte, MirrorMate was founded in 2004 as a retrofit framing solution for bare bathroom mirrors. The frame kit is custom cut to fit a homeowner’s mirror. The product gives homeowners nationwide the ability to easily frame their own existing wallmounted mirrors in minutes in one of 65 decorative styles. KN

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Pandemic Helps Fuel Gift Card Market The global gift card market, which includes electronic and physical gift cards, is expected to grow by $527 billion through 2024, according to market researcher Technavio.

While COVID-19 increased rapidly around the world, numerous businesses were forced to close. Some governments responded by providing immediate cash flow with gift card programs, Technavio said in a press release. Such initiatives are expected to continue to boost the growth of gift cards as economies continue to struggle to overcome the crisis.

Other factors that drive the surge in gift cards include growth in the e-commerce sector, a surge in the gifting culture and popularity of gift cards’ inherent benefits, the company said. KN

Gifts of Nature Expands Las Vegas Showroom Gifts of Nature, a sales representative group headquartered in Escondido, California, has expanded its showroom in the Las Vegas World Market Center.

The showroom has grown into a nearly 10,000 square foot space in Suite C806. This expansion allows Gifts of Nature to display new lines from new brands, along with increased space for established favorites such as Benjamin International and Earth’s Elements.

This expansion came just in time for the 2021 Las Vegas Summer Market in August. At the Summer Market, retailers could take advantage of exclusive deals, giveaways and other promotions to celebrate the occasion.

Founded in 1995, Gifts of Nature serves the independent retail gift market. Gifts of Nature has 18 sales representatives in 22 states and recently launched a B2B shopping website. KN

Lucky Line Brass House Key Gets a Grip

Lucky Line has added an easy-grip house key design to its brass Key Shapes line.

The new Brass House Key features an engraved outline and design of a house and a larger head, which is ADA-friendly to help those with grip difficulties.

Made from high-quality brass, it not only offers superior strength and durability, but slows the spread of germs and helps keep hands clean, according to a press release.

The Brass House Key (#B405) is available in KW1/11 and SC1 blanks and 1/card and 5/box. It is easy on cutting wheels and features a copyright protected design.

San Diego-based Lucky Line Products, Inc. delivers more than 500 products to solve key handling and organization problems, from key tags to Tough Links to Key Shapes, which has more than 45 designs. KN

Entryways Introduces Fall-Themed Mats

Autumn comes right to your door – no matter where you are – in traditional messages, contemporary patterns and fun Halloween-themed mats.

Entryways by IUC Brands recently launched its Fall 2021 line of colorful seasonal doormats.

The Halloween mats include designs with friendly ghosts and broom parking.

The autumn mat designs include colorful falling leaves and cheery messages for house guests.

The new coir doormats showcase the talents of independent artists, are 100 percent handmade and are painted with eco-friendly dyes.

The woven coir has natural shoe-scraping qualities to ensure the dirt stays outside. The mats are easily shaken and can be swept or vacuum cleaned.

IUC Brands is a customer-centric wholesale destination for home and garden décor and gifts. Its brands are Entryways, a long-time industry leader for indoor and outdoor doormats, rugs and floor mats; Divine Home, for exclusively designed and sourced indoor and outdoor pillows, tabletop décor, baskets and poufs; and Skeem Design, a boutique home fragrance line of candles, perfumes, soaps, incense and match bottles. KN

SUPPLEMENT TO SEPTEMBER 2021

featured products

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CUIVRES DE FRANCE BY BAUMALU FROM THE FRENCH FARM

Discover The French Farm’s new kitchenware addition: Cuivres de France by Baumalu.

Located in the heart of Alsace, France, Baumalu has been producing high-quality copper cookware since 1971. The company produces not only fine copper cookware, but also other cooking utensils for expert and amateur chefs.

Expert chefs have known for a long time that by using copper cookware, any meal can be perfectly and gently prepared. They are the best pots and pans for cooking and roasting. This is mostly because copper has excellent material properties and is a perfect heat conductor. The heat will evenly be spread over the cookware and dispensed accurately. Professionals and ambitious amateur cooks all over the world know what this quality is worth and Baumalu is one of the few that are still making reliable quality copper cookware.

When used on gas cookers, the advantages of copper cookware are fully noticeable, since it warms up quickly and allows a precise regulation of heat. Whether steaming vegetables, making jam or cooking fine fish, Baumalu’s copper cookware will meet all cooking requirements.

The French Farm 713.660.0577 www.thefrenchfarm.com/baumalu

NEGG EGG PEELER & DEVILED EGG SEASONING MIXES

The best-selling Negg® Egg Peeler now has the perfect complement. Look no further than the Negg® Deviled Egg Seasoning Mixes.

Honored to be named the SFA’s 2021 sofi™ Award for Best New Product in the Spice/Seasoning category, Negg Deviled Egg Seasonings make perfect deviled eggs in no time – and every time. They can also be added to spice up egg, tuna, chicken salads and sauces or used as a dry rub on meats and fish. The Negg Deviled Egg Seasoning Mixes are available in four flavors: Classic, Cajun, Curry and Smoky Ham. Negg® Deviled Egg Seasonings are available in single-flavor case packs of 27. Negg Egg Peelers are available in single-color case packs of 12. All Negg® Egg Products are available on www.faire.com.

Negg 203.594.7781 www.neggmaker.com

FRANMARA OVAL WINE COOLERS

Great for wine, champagne or other beverages, oval wine coolers from Franmara are 100 percent BPA free in durable acrylic with easy-to-carry handles. They are available in two sizes and colors.

These two contemporary buckets are created with a modern profile and intriguing curves, making for a memorable presentation. Keep up to two bottles of your finest wines chilled and ready for service with the 9077. Keep up to four bottles ready with the 9079. Both are available in black or white.

Perfect for wineries, restaurants and catered events.

9077 is a hefty two-bottle with a thick wall: 5.1 mm (0.20") Weight: just under 2 lbs.

7-7/8" H, 7-7/8" W, 10-5/8" across top. Retails for $23.99.

9079 is a heavy-duty, four-bottle bucket with strong 5.8 mm (0.23") thick sidewalls.

Weight: just under 3 lbs. 10-1/8" H, 10-1/8" W, 14" long across top. Retails for $48.99.

All available at www.franmara.com or call for your free catalog.

Franmara 800.423.5855 www.franmara.com

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TEFLON PLATINUM PLUS NONSTICK

Teflon nonstick coating systems last longer than pans with ceramic or silicone coatings, and are dishwasher and metal utensil safe.

Chemours ensures durability by providing a nonstick coating that is not only abrasion- and scratch-resistant, but also helps protect against adhesion and corrosion. It’s this balance of properties that keeps these nonstick coatings performing like new, year after year, so there’s little erosion to the wallet. That's because high-quality Teflon coatings have been perfected over 50 years.

Teflon nonstick coatings are the finest nonstick, with a variety of products to meet the variety of cooking needs. All Teflon products are quality tested to live up to the Teflon brand promise: easier cooking and cleanup, time after time. Teflon Platinum Plus nonstick is the most scratch- and abrasion-resistant Teflon branded nonstick finish to date.

The Chemours Company 866.205.1664 www.chemours.com

PARCHMENT PAPER CHEESE LEAVES FROM SISSON

Inspired by the French tradition of turning to nature for decoration, these unique, food-grade, parchment paper designs can be used under cheese, fresh fruit, home-baked breads or as coasters under glasses and bottles.

They are fanciful enough to be used in a table decoration, written on, used as place markers or in any way or place your imagination may lead. The natural, unbleached Kraft paper package makes for an attractive and eco-friendly product.

These parchment leaves have been sold in the North American markets under both the Sisson Imports and EuroQuest brand names for more than 33 years. Sisson Distribution is now the sole provider of parchment cheese leaves in the United States. Both the leaves and packaging are printed in the USA.

Sisson Distribution LLC 941.214.5373 www.sissondistribution.com

PRODYNE BAR-B-BOARD

Conquering the grill is effortless with Prodyne’s ingenious Bar-B-Board™, a multi-use food preparation and carry system designed to give grill masters and everyday cooks an efficient tool to prepare, season, carry and serve favorite barbecue dishes.

Bar-B-Board consolidates multiple cooking tasks into a convenient grilling and everyday cooking workstation. The bottom carry tray design allows for seasoning and marinating a variety of meats and seafoods. The large top-mounted cutting board provides a prep workspace directly above the carry tray, preserving counter space. The shaped design of the cutting board incorporates side exits that allow users to easily slide prepped foods or unwanted debris into the tray below. When slicing cooked meats, the uniquely designed cutting board catches juices in the bottom tray.

This year Prodyne celebrates its 50-year anniversary year manufacturing “Dynamic Designs for Good Living.” To see Prodyne’s full line of quality kitchenware, serveware and barware, visit www.prodyne.com and download the online catalog.

Prodyne 800.822.4776 www.prodyne.com

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DAVE’S GOURMET SAUCES

The future of sauce is here. From the company with 17 sofi awards come these delicious sauces using premium ingredients combined in creative ways. These sauces meet the desires of modern consumers and have become great sellers for some retailers.

The Hearty Marinara is organic with no added sugar and a new amazing recipe that clings to the pasta and is reminiscent of that great Italian restaurant meal. The Aged White Cheddar Alfredo is the result of eight years of trial and error and the taste reflects that. Dave’s Gourmet has had trouble keeping this hot seller in stock.

Some may swear that the Vegan Bolognese has meat in it, as it feels and tastes just like a great meat sauce, but is totally plant based.

Dave’s Gourmet www.davesgourmet.com

MOCCAMASTER KBGV SELECT

The Moccamaster KBGV Select makes it easy to brew a delicious half or full carafe of coffee; it is the only coffee brewer approved by the European Coffee Brewing Centre to brew a half carafe to its rigorous standards.

The brewer’s selector switch allows you to choose the amount you prefer, automatically adjusting both the saturation time and hotplate temperature. It quickly brews 16 to 40 ounces in about four to six minutes, producing aromatic coffee that’s full of flavor. The hotplate’s independent heating element ensures that the coffee is held at the optimal temperature, never burning it, and automatically turns off after 100 minutes. This glass carafe brewer is available in an assortment of colors and finishes.

Since 1968, Moccamaster coffee brewers have set the global benchmark for the athome coffee brewing experience. All Moccamaster models are certified by the European Coffee Brewing Centre and the Specialty Coffee Association to meet their rigorous brewing standards. Built to last a lifetime, every brewer comes with a five-year warranty and can be repaired for life. All brewers ship from the USA. No minimum order requirements.

Moccamaster USA 800.662.2200 www.moccamaster.com

PAESANA ORGANIC CASTELVETRANO PITTED OLIVES

Paesana Organic Castelvetrano Pitted Olives are like no other.

They possess a mild and unique buttery flavor with a tender bite, giving way to a creamy interior. Careful selection, patience and preparation are of utmost importance as Paesana takes pride in the quality of its products.

Like all Paesana olives, these Organic Castelvetrano Olives are ripened to perfection. Once they reach their strikingly green color, they are hand picked off the vines in Italy’s beautiful countryside, then pitted and cured in a mild brine. Paesana never adds any artificial dyes or colors.

Finally, Paesana took that extra step to earn the coveted USDA Organic seal on its label, which customers are looking for. This badge guarantees a purity that serves to enhance these naturally pale-green morsels.

L&S Packing Company 631.845.1717 www.paesana.com

KIKUICHI 33-LAYER DAMASCUS SERIES

New for 2021, Kikuichi’s new 33-layer Damascus S33 series is everything your customer is looking for in a Japanese knife. These knives are surgical in their ability to make prep work a breeze. The VG10 edge is razor sharp, and it lasts and lasts.

With a full range from paring to 240mm chef’s knife, this line covers all the bases. The true Damascus layering is stunning to look at and will become a showpiece in any kitchen.

Kikuichi www.kikuichi.net

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BONE SUCKIN’ SEAFOOD SEASONING & RUB

Meet your new bae: Bone Suckin’ Seafood Seasoning & Rub. Born on the North Carolina coast, Bone Suckin’ Seafood Seasoning is all you need to add great flavor to favorite seafoods. Use amply for the best Bone Suckin’ flavor. Great on all seafood including salmon, flounder, trout, mahi-mahi, shrimp and scallops. Also great on vegetables. Fall in love with Bone Suckin’ Seafood Seasoning & Rub. It’s Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten free, fat free, kosher/pareve and has no MSG.

Ford’s Gourmet Foods 919.833.7647 www.bonesuckin.com

COOK PRO 4-CUP EGG POACHER WITH SILICONE HANDLE

This 18/10 stainless-steel egg poacher with non-stick coated egg cups is perfect for preparing that Sunday brunch.

Invite your friends and family over for perfectly poached eggs.

The 821 4-cup egg poacher features a riveted silicone covered handle and stay cool knob, as well as a vented glass lid for easy monitoring. It is built with an encapsulated base for even heat distribution.

Included is a free silicone spatula to get started the day it arrives, and its all in one 7.5-inch lidded frypan.

Cook Pro, Inc. 951.686.8282 www.cook-pro.com

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coffee, tea

and

comfort Tucson Tea Cranberry Orange Spice Decaf Black Tea

Tucson Tea creates more than 100 flavors of whole loose-leaf teas including green, black, oolong, puerh, herbal tisanes, rooibos and more. Cool off with more than 50 fruit flavors of iced teas and cocktail blends or compliment your daily ritual with a wellness line of herbal teas. If traditional tea is more your style, enjoy one of the breakfast blends or classic Chinese and Japanese green tea.

The popular Cranberry Orange Spice loose-leaf black tea can be enjoyed hot or iced. Cranberry Orange Spice features a decaf Ceylon black loose-leaf tea, dried cranberries, apple bits, orange peel, cardamom, cloves, ginger and cinnamon chips with a touch of cranberry orange and vanilla flavoring.

Tucson Tea, whose teas are locally blended in small batches, believes in helping its own community. When the owners got their vaccinations at a local hospital, they brought a generous box of a variety of teas for appreciative volunteers to thank them. For more information, go to www.tucsontea.com.

Goodnow Farms El Carmen Hot Cocoa

Café Grumpy Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee

It’s hard to think how anyone needing a coffee fix could be grumpy when all you have to do is open a carton to enjoy a cold brew with hints of caramel and dark chocolate. Café Grumpy’s Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee even won a silver sofi Award this year.

The coffee is brewed in small batches in the company’s Brooklyn facility with cold, filtered water and high-quality Arabica beans sourced from partner farms and given an overnight steep. Enjoy it straight up, over ice or with a splash of favored milk or creamer product. There are no preservatives, artificial ingredients or sugar and it comes in sustainable Tetra Pak prisma aseptic packaging. Find it in specialty grocery shops in the Northeast, Café Grumpy locations or online. For more information, go to www.cafegrumpy.com.

Goodnow Farms is well known for its chocolate made from Nicaraguan cocoa beans and its El Carmen Hot Cocoa does the same. Goodnow won a gold sofi Award for its richly flavored, nonalkalized El Carmen Hot Cocoa with its classic flavor and caramel notes.

Being non-alkalized, this hot cocoa may need a more vigorous stir, but it’s got more natural flavanols than alkalized cocoa, which is washed with a potassium carbonate solution to make it easier to dissolve but removes some of the flavor.

Goodnow Farms is one of a few chocolate makers that presses its own cocoa butter, which is time consuming but results in a richer, more flavorful hot cocoa mix. For more information, go to www.goodnowfarms.com.

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GelPro Elite Comfort Mat

Indulge in extra-soft and deep-cushioning support as your feet rest on a stylish and comfortable floor mat. The Elite is the flagship of the company’s comfort mats and the product behind starting GelPro. The conforming feel of gel plus foam feels so natural that you can forget that you are standing. This revolutionary comfort solution is perfect for anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet. Spills wipe right off to make cleaning a breeze.

GelPro Elite is offered in hundreds of pattern and color combinations and manufactured in Waco, Texas. For more information, go to www.gelpro.com.

Luxome Removable Cover Weighted Blanket

When the weather gets colder, getting cozy on the couch next to a warm fire is one of the nicest ways to spend a night. Take winter relaxation to the next level with Luxome’s luxurious weighted blankets, which are perfect for using while on the couch or on the bed. Weighted blankets help alleviate stress, reduce physical symptoms of anxiety and allow deep sleep to really recharge.

Luxome’s Weighted Blankets come in three varieties: removable cover, integrated cover and cooling. The removable cover weighted blanket’s high thread count, 100 percent cotton weighted insert is extremely breathable and extra durable. The removable covers feature the ultra-plush minky and signature bamboo lyocell for a luxurious look and feel.

Luxome’s Weighted Blankets are 100 percent machine washable, don’t bunch like other weighted blankets and reduce excessive heat with breathable fabrics. For more information, go to www.luxome.com.

OHOM Ui Mug

The Ui Mug is a revolutionary, self-warming smart mug that maintains your coffee or tea at the perfect drinking temperature (130°F/55°C). Its charging base can also wirelessly charge your cell phone. Through the aid of electromagnetic energy, Ui Mugs have inlaid metallic particles within the base of the mug to allow self-heating.

Thanks to this process, drinks stay warm for a much longer amount of time than regular mugs, retaining heat and maintaining the enjoyable quality of the beverage. Included with every mug, the lid also helps to ensure maximized warmth for the longest time possible. For more information, go to www.ohomdesign.com.

Real Comfort Food: Mom’s Tomato Basil Soup

The essence of comfort food is captured in Mom’s Tomato Basil Soup. Ideal for the holidays or when gray skies and chilly rain bring back the cravings of a childhood favorite, this hearty soup is created with special tomatoes, basil and heavy cream.

Lovingly handmade and in limited quantities, just like Mom would make, this Tomato Basil Soup is an instant classic. Simply heat and enjoy! For more information, go to www.jelly.com.

Quagliotti Bathroom Collection

Quagliotti’s bathrobes are tailored – using the same approach applied to overcoats, cut and hand sewn. Though light, the cotton robes have perfect absorbency. Likewise, Quagliotti’s cotton terry towels are gentle on the skin and match the bathrobe line in colors and trims. The bathroom collection offers comfort after a relaxing bath, shower or steam. For more information, go to www.quagliotti1933.it/en/.

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The Pantry BUSHWICK KITCHEN BEES KNEES HONEY STRAWS

Bushwick Kitchen’s award-winning Bees Knees Honey is available on-the-go in single-serve honey straws. Featuring the beloved flavors of the Bees Knees line, Honey Straws are available in Meyer Lemon, Spicy and Salted honey varieties.

Each honey straw is packed with all-natural, hand-picked ingredients including habanero, Meyer lemon juice, salt brine and, of course, wildflower honey. Bees Knees Honey makes the perfect addition to tea, biscuits, vegetable dishes, cocktails or even pizza.

Brooklyn-based Bushwick Kitchen was founded in 2014. Its first product, Bees Knees Spicy Honey has grown to a line of elevated pantry staples of maple syrup, sriracha and new plantbased pancake and waffle mixes launched in 2021.

Bushwick Kitchen www.bushwickkitchen.com

FLATIRON PEPPER FOUR PEPPER BLEND

This Colorado-based brand was founded by two buddies whose love of pizza led them to wonder what those packets of red pepper flakes were all about and why they didn’t taste better on pizza. The result is Flatiron Pepper, a blend of habanero, jalapeño, arbol and (are you sitting down?) ghost pepper. The Scoville Heat Rating is 80110k. The buddies are betting you’ll toss those stale red pepper flakes aside when you taste this on a pizza or whatever you want to spice up. It’s sold in select stores, markets and restaurants across the country and online.

Flatiron Pepper www.flatironpepper.com

HERDEZ AVOCADO HOT SAUCE

Smooth and creamy, HERDEZ brand’s new Avocado Hot Sauce brings mild to medium heat to sauces, dips and recipes. It’s a delicious way to add some heat and avocado flavor to eggs, sandwiches, salads and even pizza (not to forget tacos and other Mexican dishes). Even the packaging makes it stand out from other salsas. The bottle was designed to resemble an avocado and the label reminds consumers that it carries the flavors of Mexico. It comes in 5- and 12-ounce bottles (MSRP $3.39 to $6.49).

HERDEZ www.salsas.com

HEXA IN-DRAWER ORGANIZERS & SILVERWARE TRAYS

HEXA in-drawer organizers and silverware trays feature a hexagonal, six-sided honeycomb open-base design that offers a sturdy foundation for silverware and cooking tools alike, while providing the ability for dirt, crumbs and other debris to fall through its base away from clean utensils. Simply “lift and sift” to allow dirt and debris to fall through – that's it.

In-drawer organizers feature modular designs in a variety of sizes to configure to any size drawer with rubber feet to minimize shifting. They are available in clear frost and stone gray finishes.

In-drawer silverware trays include two designs – fixed or expandable – and have multiple dividers. Offered in five- and six-divider configurations, expandable versions feature wings that lock into place for added storage.

Available in clear frost and stone gray finishes, both designs offer a low profile to help slide into drawers easily with rubber feet to prevent sliding.

Spectrum Diversified Designs www.spectrumdiversified.com

FILL UP FOR FALL

PRETZEL PETE BEER MUSTARD PRETZEL PIECES

Leave it to the good folks at Pretzel Pete to give us something in time for Oktoberfest. For a limited time this fall, Pretzel Pete has its Beer Mustard flavored pretzels on shelves, beginning in August. Nothing says Oktoberfest like the taste of pretzel, mustard and beer, Ja? As with Pretzel Pete’s entire line, the pretzels are made with locally sourced ingredients and produced in an allergen-safe process with no artificial flavors or flavor enhancers such as MSG.

Pretzel Pete www.pretzelpete.com

SPICEOLOGY AND NEW BELGIUM BREWING BEER-INFUSED BLENDS

Spiceology and New Belgium Brewery have teamed up along with over-the-fire cooking expert Derek Wolf to launch six beer-infused blends: Citrus Ginger, Habanero Grapefruit, Hot Honey, Moroccan Tagine, Summer BBQ and Sweet & Sour. The spice blends are made with New Belgium’s iconic flavors including Fat Tire and Voodoo Ranger. Both companies aim to bring delicious flavor through spice blends and beer, and make the world a better place. Spiceology’s team believes in better flavor, not just through good ingredients and creative combinations, but through responsible business practices, with diversity and inclusion at the heart of the workforce. For 30 years, New Belgium has crafted world-class beer while pushing forward solutions to the biggest social and environmental challenges. New Belgium was the first brewery to be alternatively powered and is a certified B Corp. Its flagship, Fat Tire, is the first carbon-neutral beer in America.

Spiceology www.spiceology.com

YOLÉLÉ FONIO PILAFS

Yolélé’s Fonio Pilafs offer an opportunity to explore new ingredients and push culinary boundaries. The award-winning Fonio Pilafs are available in five varieties, are gluten-free and are ready in five minutes. Each flavor is rooted in West African cultures and cuisines, inspired by the dishes of cofounder chef Pierre Thiam’s home country, Senegal.

Yolélé partnered with trusted ingredient supplier Woodland Foods for the Fonio Pilafs and other organizations in the Sahel region to establish a sustainable growth model for the tiny, ancient grain that has been cultivated in West Africa. Experts celebrate fonio as a climate-smart crop that thrives in poor soil with little water. Yolélé recognizes its untapped potential to re-green a region suffering from rapid desertification and climate change.

Yolélé www.yolele.com

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